City

Western Springs, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥13,353Population
💰$218,839Median HH Income▲ 187% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$691,300Median Home Value▲ 148% above avg
🎓83.7%College Grads▲ 116% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic5.8%
Black0.3%
Asian2.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads83.7% ▲ 116% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.4%)
HS Graduate627 (7.7%)
Some College203 (2.5%)
Associates479 (5.8%)
Bachelors159 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree6,697 (81.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 7.7%Some College: 2.5%Associates: 5.8%Bachelors: 1.9%Graduate: 81.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad7.7%
Some College2.5%
Associates5.8%
Bachelors1.9%
Graduate81.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.5%Renter: 4.5%Tenure
Owner95.5%
Renter4.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$218,839 ▲ 187% above avg
Median Home Value$691,300 ▲ 148% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,932/mo
Total Housing Units4,568
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
54%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Western Springs, IL

Western Springs is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,353 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Western Springs is a affluent community. The median household income of $218,839 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Western Springs is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $691,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,932 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Western Springs is highly educated. 83.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (88.4%).

Western Springs, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Western Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60558 13,353 $218,839 $691,300 $1,932 2.6% 83.7% 95.5%